… Q. I want to remove buckthorn from my yard but I'm not sure what to do with it after it is taken out to prevent the seeds from germinating. A. Buckthorn ( Rhamnus …
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… Talk around the Garden is all about orchids this month, with the opening of our Orchid Show. Among the many interesting … look closely at your orchids all that often when they're not in bloom. Spring is the time to examine each plant with a critical eye to assess the need for repotting. It's also when you'll see the new growth that signals emergence from the dormant cycle—the best time for repotting. Is it new? Holiday gift orchids or newly-purchased plants are often …
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… Q. Can I use manure as a soil amendment? A. Composted manure is a good organic soil amendment. While the nutrient value of composted manure can vary significantly, it adds organic content, which can lead to improved soil structure. Good soil structure is essential for a healthy garden. Improving soil structure makes the soil easier to work, improves water absorption, holding capacity, drainage, and aeration. Composted manure …
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… Digital Photo Contest (“the Contest”) begins December 15, and ends February 1. WHO MAY ENTER To be eligible, a participant must be at least thirteen (13) years of age or older as of the date … entry in to the contest will be deemed to be a representation that the participant is 18 years of age or older or between the ages of 13 and 18 and entering this contest with the … Garden purpose, including, but not limited to, advertising and promotion of the Garden and its website, exhibitions, and commercial products, including but not limited to Garden publications. …
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… will receive a 1-year Garden Plus (Household) membership. View a Gallery of Entries What to Enter We are looking for striking digital images in two categories: Winter landscapes at the … of the submission The approximate date the image was taken The minimum size requirement is 2 MB file size and should not exceed 10 MB. Digital photographs should be taken at the highest … Garden purpose, including, but not limited to, advertising and promotion of the Garden and its website, exhibitions, and commercial products, including but not limited to Garden publications. …
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… Winter can be as easy or as hard on bugs as on humans, which is why after a fairly mild winter, some gardeners fear the worst. They imagine bugs coming out of … praying mantis, and many more. The Chicago Botanic Garden relies on beneficial insects to help control the more destructive types at the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden. Ladybird … Beetles Number one on many lists of good insects is the ladybird beetle, often referred to as a ladybug. There are many varieties of ladybirds, at least two of which most gardeners have …
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… Reciprocal Admissions Reciprocal Privileges Garden membership is your passport to America’s garden treasures Receive special admission privileges at gardens, … Horticultural Society administers the reciprocal admissions program. Please visit their website for additional information ahsgardening.org/gardening-programs/rap/ . The Morton …
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… Environmental Education Programs How to build out culturally relevant environmental education programs with community partnerships The Science Career Continuum is an out-of-school-time program, rooted in promoting accessible pathways for marginalized youth … in STEM by providing resources to support them along their college and career pathways. In its 26-year existence, the award-winning program has evolved the way it delivers science education. …
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… ‘Loves Touch’ is an herbaceous peony with small, shell-pink, semi-double blossoms resembling those of a camellia. Peony bloom time is classified as early, mid-, and late. ‘Loves Touch’ is a mid- to late-season bloomer. It grows to 26 inches tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the summer, then dies to the ground in …
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… puddles and fragrant blooms, of fresh breezes and breathtaking views, aren’t exclusively yours to flaunt. Also, you don’t have snowflakes. We’re not instigating a seasonal skirmish here at the Chicago Botanic Garden, we simply want winter—too often maligned as cold and dreary—to get its due. Perhaps no one is more agreeable to take on the pro-winter debate than Fred Spicer, the Garden’s executive vice …
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